The Making of Mmlig
Transimperial Recipes for a Romanian National Dish
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Exploring the cultural significance of mămăligă, this book delves into its historical journey from the introduction of maize in Romania during Ottoman rule to its status as a national symbol before World War I. The author, Alex Drace-Francis, examines how global economic trends and imperial influences have shaped the dish's preparation and representation in art and popular culture. With a wealth of new insights and diverse sources, the narrative highlights mămăligă's role in reflecting broader societal changes and culinary traditions.
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The Making of Mmlig, Alex Drace-Francis
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Making of Mmlig
- Subtitle
- Transimperial Recipes for a Romanian National Dish
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alex Drace-Francis
- Publisher
- Central European University Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9789633865835
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the cultural significance of mămăligă, this book delves into its historical journey from the introduction of maize in Romania during Ottoman rule to its status as a national symbol before World War I. The author, Alex Drace-Francis, examines how global economic trends and imperial influences have shaped the dish's preparation and representation in art and popular culture. With a wealth of new insights and diverse sources, the narrative highlights mămăligă's role in reflecting broader societal changes and culinary traditions.